Ball State University
Tuition and Fees Graduate
Effective Fall 2021 to Summer 2022
Per Semester or Summer Term(s)
To calculate an estimate of the tuition and fees for a semester, include the applicable amounts from section:
A. Basic Graduate Tuition +
B. Non-Resident Tuition +
C. Student Services Fee +
D. Mandatory Fees +
E. Program Fees +
F. Course Fees +
G. Miscellaneous Fees
Tuition
A. Basic Graduate Tuition: applies to all Graduate Students
$431 per credit
B. Non-Resident Tuition: applies only to students who are not legal residents of the state of Indiana
$1,179 per credit for main campus courses ($431 Basic Tuition + $748 Non-Resident Tuition)
$646 per credit for off-campus or short-term courses ($431 Basic Tuition + $215 Non-Resident Tuition)
$646 per credit for online or distance education courses ($431 Basic Tuition + $215 Non-Resident Tuition)
C. Student Services Fee: applies to all students taking at least one main campus course
Fall/Spring
Summer
Less than 4 credits
$376
$282
4-6 credits
$506
$380
7+ credits
$672
$503
Fees
D. Mandatory Fees
Applies to All Students
Technology Fee
Less than 7 credits
$110
7+ credits
$168
Applies to All Students Taking at Least One Main Campus Course
Health Fee
Per Semester or Summer Term
$76
Recreation Fee
Per Semester or Summer Term
$87
Applies to All Students Taking at Least One Main Campus Course and Not Residing in University Housing
Transportation Fee (Fall & Spring Only)
Less than 7 credits
$45
7+ credits
$60
Center for Information & Communication Sciences Program
$175 Fall/Spring
(effective Fall 2021)
$105 Summer
College of Architecture and Planning
Less than 7 credits
7 or more credits
$300
$600
Intensive English Institute
Semester (14 week)
½ Semester (7 week)
$8,500
$4,250
*Amount does not include applicable Health, Technology, and Recreation Fees.
International Study Abroad Program
Ball State Centers, Field Studies, Internships and
Exchange Programs
Consortia and Direct Enroll Programs
$100 per experience
$350 per experience
MBA/Business Essentials
Less than 7 credits
7 or more credits
$500
$1,000
American Sign Language (effective Fall 2021)
$15
College of Health Courses
*Undergrad Level Courses only
$25
Construction Management Courses
*Undergrad Level Courses only
$15
Glass Courses –Main Campus Only
$110
Interior Design Courses
*Undergrad Level Courses only
$15
Miller College of Business Courses
*Undergrad Level Courses only
$15
Music Courses
*Undergrad Level Courses only
$15
Online Course Fee
$25
Audit
$55 (non-refundable)
College of Fine Arts Production, Showcase & Cabaret Courses
(effective Fall 2021)
$45
DOC 700
$75
Electronic Textbook Fee
To determine if an Electronic Textbook is required by the department for a section of a
course, view the course in SSB and look at the Attribute Column.
TBD
Sections and costs are subject to change each term. This fee is non-refundable.
English Ball Point (course supplement)
$10
HONR 400
$75
Internships (zero credit)
$75
Laboratory Course – Main Campus Only
*Undergrad Level Courses only
$45
MAST 600
$75
Nursing
Clinical Nursing Undergraduate
Clinical Nursing Graduate
Clinical Nursing Insurance
Nursing Leadership
$60
$400
$3.50
$27.50
Scuba
$100
Teaching
Student Teaching
Teaching Education
$240
$200
Writing Proficiency Exam
$25
Admissions Applications:
Undergraduate
International
Graduate:
Certificate/Licensure
$60
$60
$60
Program and Non-Degree
$60
Application for Graduation
$25
Credit by Exam
$50
Deferment Fee (per billing cycle)
Fall/Spring
Summer (not available)
$30 - 1
st
Due Date Deferment Fee
$15 - 2
nd
Due Date Deferment Fee
$15 - 3
rd
Due Date Deferment Fee
Duplicate Diploma (plus postage)
Associate, Baccalaureate & Masters
Doctoral
$25
$75
Late Fee (per billing cycle)
Fall/Spring/Summer
A 1% late fee will be assessed on the past due current term
charges each month if the payment received is less than the
required amount.
Late Registration
$30
Matriculation
Transfer & Non-Traditional
Incoming Freshmen
$50
$150
Replacement ID
$25
Returned Check Service Charge
$25
Transcript
$12
Updated 9/20/2021